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After graduation from an accredited program in nursing and successfully passing the
NCLEX, what gives the nurse a
1. legal right to practice?
A) Enrolling in an advanced degree program
B) Filing NCLEX results in the county of residence
C) Being licensed by the State Board of Nursing
D) Having a signed letter confirming graduation Ans:
C
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The Board of Nursing in each state has the legal authority to allow graduates of approved
schools of nursing to take the licensing examination. Those who successfully meet the
requirements for licensure are given a license to practice nursing in the state. It is illegal
to practice nursing without a license issued by the State Board of Nursing. A nurse does
not have the legal right to practice nursing by enrolling in an advanced degree program,
filing NCLEX results, or having a letter confirming graduation.
A health care facility determined that a nurse employed on a medical unit was
documenting care that was not being given, and subsequently reported the action to the
State Board of Nursing. How might this affect the nurse’s license to
2. practice nursing? N
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